The Israeli defense system against rockets threat Iron Dome was deployed in southern Israel 2703117

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Defense News - Israel

Sunday,
March 27 2011, 10:15 PM

The
Israeli defense system against rockets threat Iron Dome was
deployed in southern Israel.

The
system for defense against the threat of rockets, called
the Iron Dome, was erected in southern Israel and will begin
its operational trial on Sunday (Mar. 27) according to Galatz
(Army Radio).

Israeli
defense system against threat of rockets Iron Dome

The Iron Dome
is considered a significant achievement of the Israeli
security industry, at the moment in the process of assimilating
into the air force and to being put into operational use.
The system is currently under evaluation. It will be used
to respond to the threat of rockets and mortar shells
fired at Israel, its capabilities including attacking,
alerting and protection. Upon assessment of the security
situation in southern Israel, it was decided the Dome
would be deployed.

Firing radar-guided missiles from a truck-sized launcher,
Iron Dome is designed to track and blow up incoming threats
in mid-air. Its development was stepped up after the 2006
Lebanon war and defence officials say it has aced several
live trials.

The step was
approved on Friday (Mar. 25) by the Chief of Staff, Lt.
Gen. Benny Gantz, following government approval. Minister
of Defense, Ehud Barak, said, "The battery will be
deployed in the South, being moved from time to time according
to operational needs. The system can fire back if fired
at but it's important to remember that the Dome is still
not full proof."

Commander
of the Home Front Command, Maj. Gen. Yair Golan, said last
week that even the system cannot ensure full security. According
to Maj. Gen. Golan, the most important thing is that citizens
be prepared and protected by following the Home Front Command’s
instructions.

“It’s
important to keep in mind that the Iron Dome is only in
its preliminary, testing stages such that citizens must
continue following the Home Front Command’s instructions
on how to stay protected. Continue taking these instructions
very seriously as even debris can land in Israel,”
said Maj. Gen. Golan.

The
IDF stresses that the Dome will not be used consistently
and will be moved around according what the situation necessitates.